Use these mobility sequence to improve form, strength and performance.The health and mobility of your thoracic spine is integral to spinal and shoulder function, and ignoring this area could negatively affect performance, strength and posture, and could even add pressure to your lower back, resulting in pain and discomfort. Using several stretching techniques in...
Having a well-defined trapezius is a boon for backless dresses, balanced posture and building strength.The trapezius spreads across your back, neck and shoulder blades, covering the rhomboids and helping define the V-shape of the latissimus dorsi. Because of its size, various zones perform different functions: The upper traps draw your scapulae upward and allow you to...
If you’ve got back issues or are just looking for something new, then this variation on a good morning is perfect.By using a kettlebell and holding it lower, you decrease the typical spinal stress associated with traditional good mornings while still hitting all the relevant muscles. Do this exercise as a movement prep for big-gun...
Craft a bigger, better back from top to bottom with this balanced attack.If your rear view is lacking size, shape and muscularity, it’s time to face the truth — it’s probably not genetics holding you back. It’s effort. Stimulating the back requires a ton of focus and hard work because the muscles on your flip...
Practice these six essential exercises to sculpt a beautiful back and preserve your spine.A strong back isn’t just a head turner at the gym. It’s also one of the keys to keeping our spines happy and healthy over time. Upper-back strength also plays an important role in shoulder health. When we have deficits in our...